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71% of Americans say the US should spend more on "assistance to the poor". But if you use the word "welfare" that number drops to 30% (lemmynsfw.com)

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Words matter.

You aren't writing an academic paper. Always use simple direct language.

Help the poor
Healthcare for everyone
Good treatment at work.

Don't use complex words.

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[–] [email protected] 38 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"Think of how stupid the average person is, then realize that half of them are stupider than that." - George Carlin

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I heard a working theory that we have too many humans on the planet. Some of them were supposed to be reincarnated as ferrets or insects but came back as humans instead. These are the people who are now in charge.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't think it's hyperbole to say that modern medicine has saved the life of too many idiots who went on to have idiot children. It's hard to have that conversation without people assuming you're venturing into eugenics but it is a real thing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 18 hours ago

Idiocracy is real! I just thought it would actually be hundreds of years into the future, not 20.